John Velazquez is Jockey of the Week after wins in the Pacific Classic (G1), Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), and Hopeful Stakes (G1).

Thirty-six horses sold for a gross of $383,750, averaging $10,660, in the Inglis Digital USA September Sale. The median was $4,125. Twenty-nine horses failed to meet their reserve, resulting in an RNA rate of 44.6%.

Thirty-six horses sold for a gross of $383,750, averaging $10,660. The median was $4,125. Twenty-nine horses failed to meet their reserve, resulting in an RNA rate of 44.6%.

The 2025 FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes series kicks off Sept. 6 when Gulfstream Park stages the $100,000 Dr. Fager division for 2-year-old males and the $100,000 Desert Vixen division for juvenile fillies.

Grade 1 winner Arthur’s Ride has been retired from racing and will be offered as a stallion prospect at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, held Nov. 4-11. He will be consigned by Lane’s End.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will recognize Alan Foreman with the Dr. J. David Richardson Industry Service Award.

After failing to finish better than third during his racing career as Our Prince Charlie, TOBA Sport Horse of the Year Zealand embarked on a second career, and he thrived, showing everyone the athleticism and class that Thoroughbreds can possess.

Stakes-winning mare Venencia not only faces males, but tries the 1 3/8-mile trip for the first time in the CA$150,000 Singspiel Stakes (G3T) at Woodbine.

Maryland horsemen have emerged as meaningful beneficiaries of the collaborative dual-state stakes schedule and new bonus incentives, according to statistics covering the period from June 21-Aug. 23 of this year.

After an increase last season, Fair Grounds’ Road to the Kentucky Derby remains valued at $1.875 million. The track’s 154th racing season will offer 56 stakes worth $8.65 million.